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Meaning of allicin | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ˈælɪsən

Definitions

An organic compound, diallyl thiosulfinate, obtained from garlic, with a variety of medicinal and antibacterial properties.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Deutsch Allicin
Español alicina
Suomi allisiini
Italiano allicina
Nederlands allicine
Polski allicyna
Português alicina

Examples

“The "neck" is not soft and braidable, the cloves are big and fat, there's a round basal plate at the root, and the content of allicin (a healthful compound) is five times that of offshore garlic, Rowe boasts.”

CEFR level

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Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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